
Senior DFT Design Engineer
Folsom, CA · HybridFull-time$142–173K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Intel seeks Senior DFT Design Engineers for its GPU Hardware IP team, contributing to graphics and visual computing. The role covers Scan/ATPG design, validation, automation, and timing analysis, along with graphics IP logic design and RTL development. Engineers also help define block architecture, verify features, optimize designs for implementation goals, and support SoC customers integrating GPU blocks.
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Job Description: The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.
The Role and Impact We are looking for Senior DFT Design Engineers to join our team who are ready to make significant impacts in graphics and visual computing. As a member of the GHI DFT group, you will be responsible for the following activities: You will work on the design, RTL/GLS validation, automation, and/or timing analysis for Scan/ATPG
You will also contribute or be involved with trace/pattern generation efforts as well as post-silicon enabling, debug support, and/or analysis of ATPG content Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for graphics IPs (including graphics, compute, display, and media) required to generate cell libraries, functional units, and the GPU IP block for integration in full chip designs.
Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the block being designed. Applies various strategies, tools, and methods to write RTL and optimize logic to qualify the design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals as well as design integrity for physical implementation. Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly across verification hierarchies, drives unit level verification, and resolves and implements corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features. Supports SoC customers to ensure high-quality integration of the GPU block.
Business Group The Data Center Group (DCG) develops advanced technologies that power data-intensive workloads across industries. As part of DCG, the GPU Hardware IP (GHI) team designs and validates next-generation graphics engines. The group's mission focuses on innovation in visual computing and delivering high-performance solutions that propel Intel's leadership in graphics. Joining this team means shaping the future of GPU development and contributing to impactful technologies.
Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree and 4+ years of industry experience OR Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 3+ years of industry experience OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 1+ years of industry experience.
Your experience should be in following
- Scan, ATPG or other DFT features.
- SoC or IP DFT design, integration or verification.
- EDA tools such as Siemens Tessent or other ATPG tools, Synopsis VCS and/or other simulation or debug tools.
Preferred Qualifications: Silicon enabling debug or test pattern development experience. Design automation skills and proficiency in programming or scripting languages. Structural design flows, including timing, routing, placement or clocking analysis. High volume manufacturing requirements and test flows. 3D, media and display graphics pipelines. SoC architecture.
Job Type: Experienced Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-172,860.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. *
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,796 open Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$142–173K/yr
- California median$129–194K/yr297 salary ranges
- US median$112–160K/yr1,797 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $157K, is 3% below the California median midpoint ($162K) — in the middle half of Design Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 408 open Design Engineer jobs in California and 2,796 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 1,945 of the 2,796 open Design Engineer jobs (70%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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